Chapter test: Management Information Systems (MIS)

10 questions

1Software that integrates finance, human resources, procurement and academic functions into a single common database is known as: ACRM BERP CSCM DCAD

2Which of the following is used for multi-dimensional analysis rather than day-to-day transactions? AOLTP BOLAP CBatch processing DData entry

3Consider: 1. MIS mainly supports structured decisions using internal data. 2. DSS is mainly used for semi-structured decisions. 3. TPS is used by top management for strategic planning. Which are correct? A1 and 2 only B2 and 3 only C1 only D1, 2 and 3

4A report generated only when a value falls outside predefined limits is called a: ADemand report BDrill-down report CException report DSummary report

5Which information system records the day-to-day routine transactions of an organisation at the operational level? ADecision Support System BTransaction Processing System CExecutive Information System DExpert System

6Finding hidden patterns and relationships in large volumes of stored data is called: AData warehousing BData mining CBatch processing DSpooling

7In information systems, the acronym GIGO stands for: AGeneral Input, General Output BGet Input, Give Output CGraphical Input, Graphical Output DGarbage In, Garbage Out

8An institute has 40 departments. The finance system alerts the Finance Officer only about departments whose expenditure has crossed 90 per cent of their budget. This is an example of a: ADemand report BException report CDrill-down report DTransaction log

9What-if analysis for semi-structured decisions is a characteristic feature of: ATransaction Processing System BBatch Processing System CDecision Support System DData Entry System

10Which system is designed for top management, presenting key indicators through dashboards for strategic decisions? AExecutive Information System BTransaction Processing System CManagement Information System DOffice Automation System

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